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Where was Wine Invented?
There are a fair few areas to consider when answering this question which must be looked at and many countries will add to the history of wine as a whole having claimed to have founded varied elements amongst its evolution. It will surprise many that China is seen to be the original location where wine…
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Hankies Marble Arch – Asian Food and Fizz
It appears that more and more restaurants which we are being invited to visit have a strong and growing interest in offering their customers a fine selection of sparkling wines to accompany their meals. Hankies in Marble Arch are very much of the vision that sparkling wines pair very well with the spicy and creamy…
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Sparkling Wines Basics
Sparkling wine – This type of alcoholic drink needs a meticulous process to arrive at this beautiful product that is a delight in the palate. History of Sparkling Wine Champagne was a wine strictly for the royalty in medieval times. In fact, Emperor Domitian ordered to uproot vineyards from their colonies to make it exclusively…
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Everything you always wanted to know about Prosecco, but were afraid to ask:
I am hoping that not only those who love Prosecco have been attracted via the title to read this article, but like myself, also those of us who know of the comedy/cult classic movie from 1972 starring a host of global acting talent and directed by Woody Allen – Everything You Always Wanted to Know…
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Easy to make Prosecco Cocktails for Summer
Not many of us need any excuses to open a bottle of Prosecco though what about making that next glass you enjoy that little bit more special? A favourite drink for many people will be a cocktail and when you have some fizz to hand then you have a wide range of easy to make…
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German Sparkling Wines
Many of us will associate Germany with fine beers and beer festivals, but did you know that they also consume more sparkling wine on average compared to any other country in the world with figures of around 5 bottles enjoyed per person annually? This impressive consumption figure sits at five times that of the USA…
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What is a Pétillant Naturel (Pét-Nat) sparkling wine?
This is certainly a growing trend in the wine industry and especially during my sparkling wine tasting endeavours recently, the amount of Pétillant Naturel (Pét-Nat) wines I am seeing and also hearing being spoken off shows there is a building trend, maybe even a modern trend in this style of wine. I recently reviewed the…
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Tips To Choose The Best New Zealand Wines For Complimentary Flavour Pairing
New Zealand is a premier new wine country in the world that produces award-winning wines, with Auckland as the founding region of the country’s wine industry, featuring more than 50 vineyards. Bring your guests to your home by serving top-quality New Zealand wines. So, check out these tips when choosing the best New Zealand wines…
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All that glitters might just be gold with Adéle Cuvée
We see more and more sparkling wine bottles designed with tiny crystals added for decoration, some of these may be a lot less complicated than others – There are now many smaller companies that offer the service to decorate bottles especially for you, send them your Dom Perignon vintage magnum and within a couple of…
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